I-35 overnight closures for Twin Ports Interchange project

DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will conduct nighttime closures of I-35 next week to install overhead signs as part of the Twin Ports Interchange project.

Monday, Aug. 19: Southbound I-35 from 5th Avenue West to 27th Avenue West will close from 8 p.m. through 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20. A detour will follow 5th Avenue West then Superior Street to 27th Avenue West.

Tuesday, Aug. 20: Northbound I-35 sign updates will occur on bridges at 40th Avenue West, 27th Avenue West, and the Highway 53 overpass, from 8 p.m. through 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Traffic will be detoured up and down exit/entrance ramps at each location.

Wednesday, Aug. 21: Southbound I-35 from 26th Avenue East to 5th Avenue West will close from 8 p.m. through 5 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. A detour will follow London Road and Superior Street from 26th Avenue East to 5th Avenue West.

Thursday, Aug. 22: Southbound I-35 from 5th Avenue West to 27th Avenue West will close from 8 p.m. through 5 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 23. A detour will follow 5th Avenue West then Superior Street to 27th Avenue West.

As a reminder, a full closure of the Blatnik Bridge will also occur from 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20. When the bridge reopens, bypass connections from I-535 to/from northbound and southbound I-35 will open. Motorists are asked to minimize distractions, watch for merging traffic, and use caution when navigating the new movements.

For more information visit: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d1/projects/twin-ports-interchange/

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